News – Atlantic Aviation Group

September News Round Up

Posted on September 13, 2023September 28, 2023 by Erica Kilmartin

September News Round Up New Frontiers Inside AAG this week we launched our 2030 Growth Strategy under the theme of ‘New Frontiers’. New Frontiers’ represents a future-focused outlook for AAG, drawing on decades of...
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Welcome to the Atlantic Aviation Group Training Academy

Posted on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Erica Kilmartin

Welcome to the Atlantic Aviation Group Training Academy Atlantic Aviation Group is pleased to announce that its training division has a new name – the Atlantic Aviation Group Training Academy (AAGTA), based at its Shannon headquarters. Since At...
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AAG launches drive to recruit and train 45 apprentice and trainee aircraft engineers

Posted on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Erica Kilmartin

Atlantic Aviation Group launches drive to recruit and train 45 apprentice and trainee aircraft engineers Shannon-based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is hoping to recruit the next generation of aircraft maintenance engineers and solve a global skil...
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June news roundup

Posted on May 31, 2023June 23, 2023 by Erica Kilmartin

June News Round Up MRO Over the past three months, the Sales department at Atlantic Aviation Group has been thrilled to receive numerous visits to our Shannon facilities from various leasing companies to explore the extensive range of servi...
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March news roundup

Posted on February 7, 2023March 2, 2023 by Erica Kilmartin

A message from the CCO 2023 got off to a busy start at Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) with our MRO business operating at full capacity as we hit mid-way point in the winter base maintenance season. While 2022 was a period of rapid expan...
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October news roundup

Posted on October 5, 2022October 10, 2022 by Erica Kilmartin

MRO Atlantic Aviation Group are delighted to be attending MRO Europe from October 19th – 20th 2022 at the Excel Centre in London. Since the acquisition of AAG Hangar 1 (formerly Lufthansa Technik Shannon) in April of this year, Atlantic Aviation...
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AAG DOA completes first STC project

Posted on August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 by Erica Kilmartin

Atlantic Aviation Group DOA Completes first STC project Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) Design Services are delighted to announce the recent successful completion and approval of an EASA approved STC (No. 10079698) package for 189Y Configuration...
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AAG marks formal integration of Lufthansa Technik Shannon

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Erica Kilmartin

Atlantic Aviation Group marks formal integration of former Lufthansa Technik Shannon operations AAG adds 300 staff to existing workforce of 436 – an increase of nearly 70% The Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is today delighted to mark the formal...
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Atlantic Aviation Group raises €7,017 for charities

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Erica Kilmartin

Atlantic Aviation Group raises €7,017 for charities Samaritans Ennis & Clare and Irish Community Air Ambulance Atlantic Aviation Group are delighted to share that this year, we have raised a total of €7,017 for charity through a variety of f...
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AAG recruits aviation apprentices

Posted on March 14, 2022March 15, 2022 by Erica Kilmartin

High flyers sought as Atlantic Aviation Group recruits aviation apprentices Shannon-headquartered Atlantic Aviation Group is welcoming applications for its apprenticeship programme in aircraft maintenance engineering. AAG, which last year acquire...
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AAG announces senior appointments

Posted on February 14, 2022March 15, 2022 by Erica Kilmartin

(L) Chief Aviation Services Officer, Eva O'Keeffe & (R) Chief Commercial Officer, Susan Keating. Photographs by Eamon Ward Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) announces experienced senior appointments to drive growth strategy Shannon-bas...
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AAG DOA receives EASA approval for STC cabin changes

Posted on December 10, 2021February 14, 2022 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Atlantic Aviation Group DOA receives EASA approval for STC cabin changes Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) have extended its EASA Part 21 Design Organisation Approval (DOA) to include Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) cabin changes. In addit...
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AAG acquires Lufthansa Technik Shannon

Posted on October 12, 2021March 15, 2022 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Atlantic Aviation Group plots future growth as it acquires Lufthansa Technik Shannon and secures over 300 jobs Acquisition will provide platform for growth and further expansion Cements Shannon’s role as global centre of aviation excellen...
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AAG appoints Anthony Brennan as Chief People Officer

Posted on July 15, 2021February 14, 2022 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Shannon-based aviation solutions specialist Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) has this week announced the appointment of Anthony Brennan as its Chief People Officer (CPO). As CPO, Anthony will lead the delivery of the Group’s people strategy to su...
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AAG receives EASA approval for line maintenance of the Airbus A320ceo (CFM56)

Posted on April 27, 2021February 14, 2022 by Laura Coen

Atlantic Aviation Group receives EASA approval for line maintenance of the Airbus A320ceo (CFM56) Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) have extended its EASA Part 145 approval to include line maintenance for the Airbus A320ceo family for aircra...
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AAG raises €29,063 for charities Milford Care Centre and Bunratty Search & Rescue

Posted on March 31, 2021February 14, 2022 by Laura Coen

We are delighted to share that Atlantic Aviation Group raised a total of €29,063 for two charities through a number of fundraising events from our ‘Making a Difference’ initiative. From March 2020 - March 2021, various fundraising activities were...
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AAG announces senior board appointments and UK acquisition

Posted on February 9, 2021February 14, 2022 by Laura Coen

Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) announces senior board appointments and UK acquisition Shannon-based aviation specialist Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) has announced the appointment of Pfizer Senior HR Director Eileen O’Riordan and the AAG Chief Exec...
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Important COVID-19 Notice

Posted on March 27, 2020April 1, 2020 by Laura Coen

Important COVID-19 Notice In accordance with public health advice outlined by the Irish Government on COVID-19, Atlantic Aviation Group have implemented strict measures in our facilities to mitigate any risk to the health and safety of our employees...
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AAG Raises €7,720 for Local Charities

Posted on February 25, 2020February 26, 2020 by Laura Coen

Atlantic Aviation Group raises €7,720 for charities Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association and Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum We are delighted to share that in 2019, Atlantic Aviation Group raised a total of €7,720 for charity through a...
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ATA e-Business Program Membership

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Laura Coen

Atlantic Aviation Group has officially joined the ATA e-Business Program. We join a distinguished group of fellow members, comprising OEMs, Airlines, Lessors, Repair Agencies and technology providers. The ATA e-business program's vision is "to...
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AAG & EirTrade Aviation exhibiting together at MRO Europe

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Laura Coen

Atlantic Aviation Group and EirTrade Aviation are delighted to be exhibiting together at Aviation Week’s MRO Europe in the Excel, London on October 16th and 17th at Stand 1843. The collaboration of the two companies is brought about by that the fa...
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AAG granted B767 CAMO approval

Posted on August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 by Laura Coen

Boeing 767 approval granted to Atlantic Aviation Group CAMO and Technical Services. Atlantic Aviation Group’s CAMO and Technical Services department have announced that they have been granted Boeing 767 200/300 approval from the Irish Av...
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People Development Award at the Aviation Industry Awards

Posted on July 17, 2019July 22, 2019 by Laura Coen

Shannon based aviation solutions provider Atlantic Aviation Group are celebrating a very successful night at the prestigious Aviation Industry Awards recently after winning the People Development Award on the night. Employing over 250 people at th...
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Irish Aviation Awards 2019

Posted on May 31, 2019June 14, 2019 by Laura Coen

Atlantic Aviation Group nominated for Irish Aviation Awards

Employees at Shannon based aviation services provider, Atlantic Aviation Group are celebrating this week after it was announced that the company have been shortlisted for the MRO Achievement Award, the Aviation Support Services Award and th...
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AAG appoints new CIO

Posted on November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 by Laura Coen

Shannon based aviation company, Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG), have this week announced the appointment of Paul O’Brien as their new Chief Information Officer. Mr. O’Brien joins the company bringing extensive international experience having worked...
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ATR Approval for AAG CAMO

Posted on November 9, 2018February 5, 2019 by Laura Coen

Atlantic Aviation Group’s CAMO and Technical Services department have this week announced that they have been granted ATR 42/72 approval from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). “We are delighted to add this approval to our list of capabilities as...
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Rockwell Collins teams up with AAG for LDS Retrofits

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Laura Coen

Rockwell Collins teams up with Atlantic Aviation Group to modernize B757 and B767 aircraft displays throughout Europe Large Format Display System provides enhanced situational awareness for pilots and reduces maintenance costs for operators ...
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AAG announce new Director of Maintenance

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Laura Coen

Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) have this week announced the appointment of Graeme Robertson as their new Director of Maintenance. Mr. Robertson joins the company bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, having previously worked in ...
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AAG granted A320 CAMO Approval

Posted on June 5, 2018June 5, 2018 by Laura Coen

Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group have announced that their Technical Service and CAMO division have recently been granted Part M Subpart G and I approval for A318/A319/A320/A321 (CFM-56 and V2500) by the Irish Aviation Authority. News of th...
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AAG secures Bermudan CAMO Approval

Posted on May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 by Laura Coen

Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) have announced that their CAMO & Technical Services division have recently obtained Bermudan Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) approval (BDA/CAMO/190). Bermuda is an Overseas Te...
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Donation to the Irish Cancer Society

Posted on March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 by Laura Coen

Atlantic Aviation Group Sports & Social Club are thrilled to announce that the sales of the All Ireland Inter Firm Hurling Final Match Programmes, coupled with a contribution from Atlantic Aviation Group and also the AAG players fund, have brou...
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See you in Hamburg

Posted on March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Atlantic Aviation Group’s Head of Design Organisation Colm Carty and International Sales Executive Margareta Vrablova will be attending the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg on April 10th and April 11th. If you would like to arrange a meeting, p...
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All Ireland Hurling Final

Posted on March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 by Laura Coen

This Friday night March 9th sees a local amalgamation of Atlantic Aviation Group and Molex (AAG/Molex) take their place in this years All Ireland Junior Interfirm hurling final in Sixmilebridge at 6:00 p.m. against Ulster Champions Creagh Concrete...
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Munster Hurling Final

Posted on January 26, 2018January 26, 2018 by Laura Coen

Shannon based combination Atlantic Aviation Group/Molex will contest their first Munster GAA Junior Inter-firm hurling final at 8.30 p.m. on Tuesday night against the Tipperary ETB in Seanchoill Astroturf, Corbally, Limerick. The Shannon men have ...
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AAG complete LDS Programme for Star Air

Posted on December 20, 2017December 20, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Rockwell Collins have this week announced that its Large-format Flight (LDS) display upgrade for Boeing 767 aircraft received EASA STC certification. The announcement comes following Atlantic Aviation Groups delivery of the major avionics project ...
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Mike Byrt joins AAG

Posted on December 12, 2017February 8, 2021 by Laura Coen

Pictured from left to right: AAG Executive Chairman Patrick Jordan, Technical Services Director Mike Byrt, and CEO Shane O'Neill. Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group have this week announced that Mike Byrt has joined the company as the new Tec...
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AAG attend the Dubai Airshow 2017

Posted on December 4, 2017August 7, 2020 by Laura Coen

Atlantic Aviation Group were thrilled to attend the 2017 Dubai Airshow in association with Enterprise Ireland. Pictured at the Dubai Airshow are AAG CEO Shane O'Neill, AAG Marketing Richard Dorgan and Enterprise Ireland Senior Development Advisor,...
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Atlantic Aviation Group secures contract with Primera Air

Posted on October 12, 2017October 24, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

AAG's International Sales Executive Margareta Vrablova pictured with Primera Air's Maintenance Manager Raivis Lipciks and Engineer Manager Uldis Pelna at MRO Europe 2017 in London. Shannon based MRO Atlantic Aviation Group have announced this w...
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AAG features in RTE One Programme

Posted on September 11, 2017October 24, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

On Monday September 18th at 9:30 p.m., Atlantic Aviation Group will be featured in a new programme on RTE 1 titled “The Classroom Divide”. This programme is presented by RTE's Joe Duffy as he examines Ireland’s education system 50 years on from th...
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AAG to exhibit at MRO Europe

Posted on September 8, 2017October 24, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Atlantic Aviation Group are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at this year's MRO Europe Show from October 3rd - 5th 2017 in ExCel London. MRO Europe is the region's leading conference and exhibition where airlines, MROs, suppliers, OE...
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Breakfast briefing on Diploma in Management

Posted on August 2, 2017August 8, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

A special Breakfast briefing will be held at the Atlantic Aviation Institute on Wednesday August 16th from 7:30 am to 9am to discuss the new Diploma in Management course beginning this September at the institute. This course is the product of ...
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AAG Sports and Family Day

Posted on July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) held their annual AAG Sports and Family Day at the UL Pavilion in Limerick last Saturday. The family fun day brings together all of the staff and their families for a day of sporting competition (between teams represe...
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Training for Boeing Staff at the AAI

Posted on July 7, 2017October 24, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

We were delighted to have a contingent from Boeing receive Boeing 737 NG Engine run training at the Atlantic Aviation Institute recently. The one day course is covers detailed training on Boeing 737NG engine run operation along with simulator sess...
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AAG granted Design Service approval

Posted on May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group, have this week announced that they have been granted EASA Part 21 Design Services approval. Speaking at the announcement, Part 21 Design Services manager Colm Carty said “I would like to thank everyone who h...
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4th skills title in a row

Posted on April 24, 2017April 26, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Ben Lucas winner of the IrelandSkills competition for Aircraft Maintenance

Staff at Atlantic Aviation Group are celebrating the news that apprentice Ben Lucas has been named as a joint winner of the IrelandSkills National Competition in Aircraft Maintenance. Ben’s win continues a remarkable run for the company which has...
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Atlantic Aviation Group to exhibit at Dublin Aviation Summit

Posted on April 10, 2017April 11, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Atlantic Aviation Group are delighted to announce that they will be exhibiting at the Dublin Aviation Summit on May 16th and 17th at the RDS in Dublin. Speaking about the attendance, International Sales Executive Margareta Vrablova said “We are d...
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Atlantic Aviation Group attending Aircraft Interiors Expo Hamburg

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Atlantic Aviation Group are delighted to announce that they will be attending the Aircraft Interiors expo in Hamburg from April 4th to 6th. Technical Director Adrian Foley, International Sales Executive Margareta Vrablova and Part 21 Design En...
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Atlantic Aviation Group exhibits at MRO Russia & CIS

Posted on February 17, 2017February 20, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Come meet the Atlantic Aviation Group team at the MRO Russia and CIS in the Moscow Trade Center on March 2nd and 3rd. Margareta and Bernard will be located on the Enterprise Ireland stand number 221 on the second floor. Speaking about the attenda...
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Guernsey Aviation Continuing Airworthiness Management Approval

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Atlantic Aviation Group CAMO and Technical Services are delighted to announce that approval has been granted for Guernsey Aviation Continuing Airworthiness Management to support 2- registered aircraft in-conjunction with our EASA Part M app...
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Margareta Vrablova joins Atlantic Aviation Group

Posted on January 9, 2017January 10, 2017 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Atlantic Aviation Group are delighted to welcome Margareta Vrablova to the sales team as the International Sales Executive. She joins the company with extensive knowledge of the global aviation industry having worked with Comtech Aviation Services an...
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TEDx launches Atlantic Aviation Institute

Posted on December 13, 2016December 13, 2016 by Atlantic Aviation Group

The new Atlantic Aviation Institute launched last week with TEDxShannonED taking place at the state of the art Institute located in the Shannon Free Zone. The independently organised TED event curated by SOLAS in partnership with Atlantic Aviatio...
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Atlantic Aviation Group 3-10 Clancy Construction 2-11

Posted on November 9, 2016November 30, 2016 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Atlantic Aviation Group got their interfirm hurling campaign back on track last night following a hard-fought win against Tipperary’s Clancy Construction under lights in UL. Tony McGann’s men started strongly with two early pointed free...
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Atlantic Aviation Group Granted EASA CAMO Part M Approval

Posted on October 17, 2016November 30, 2016 by Atlantic Aviation Group

Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group have this month announced that they have been granted EASA Part M approval. As an approved Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), the Group now has Part M Subpart G and I Airworthiness Managemen...
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Atlantic Aviation Group 1-17 Zimmer 1-11

Posted on October 5, 2016October 25, 2016 by wpengine

AAG continued our good form in the interfirm hurling championships last night with a 6 point win over old foes Zimmer in Sixmilebridge yesterday evening. On a perfect evening for hurling, with little or no wind and a decent playing surface, our pl...
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Atlantic Aviation Group 1-13 Dromoland Castle Holdings 0-16

Posted on September 23, 2016October 25, 2016 by wpengine

We opened our 2016 interfirm hurling campaign with an exciting draw against Dromoland Holdings last night in the wet underfoot conditions in Newmarket on Fergus. Tom O'Gorman opened the scoring for AAG in an early period of dominance in which we s...
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Meet the Atlantic Aviation Group team at the MRO Europe Show

Posted on August 23, 2016October 13, 2016 by wpengine

Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group will exhibit at stand 12-344 at the MRO Europe in the RAI Arena in Amsterdam on the 19th and 20th of October. Representatives of the company will be on hand to answer questions about the Group’s services w...
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3 in a row for Atlantic Aviation Group as Apprentice Wins Ireland National Skills Championship

Posted on June 21, 2016September 27, 2016 by wpengine

The team at Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) are celebrating the news that apprentice, Florian Byrnes from Limerick has won the IrelandSkills National Competition in Aircraft Maintenance. The IrelandSkills National Competition has been running si...
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The Sky’s the Limit as Atlantic Aviation Group opens its 2016 Apprenticeship

Posted on April 21, 2016September 9, 2016 by wpengine

Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) announced this week that they are accepting submissions for their 2016 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship programme. The 4 year paid apprenticeship includes practical on-the-job training at th...
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Atlantic Aviation Group get set for take-off in 2016

Posted on December 22, 2015September 8, 2016 by wpengine

The team at Atlantic Aviation Group in Shannon gathered this week to review the company’s strategic plans for the year ahead. The talk took place on the company’s hangar floor at their facility in Shannon Airport and included presentations from CEO C...
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